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Why We Love Lace Front Wigs
What do Beyoncé, Jennifer Lopez, and Rihanna have in common? Here’s a little hint: it has nothing to do with their great talent but everything to do with their hair
In order, from left to right: GLAAD 2014-Jennifer Lopez-Casper-27 Flickr photo by dvsross, Rihanna flickr photo by avrilllllla are licensed under CC by 2.0. Beyonce Flickr photo by Martin licensed under CC By-SA 2.0. The original photos has been cropped from original.
There was a time when lace front wigs were reserved for the Hollywood movie industry. Today, it is one of the most popular wigs used and is more affordable than ever. And why wouldn’t they be? Unlike traditional wigs, lace front wigs are light weighted, comfortable, and natural looking if you wear it correctly.
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Why We Love Hand-Tied Wigs
So What are Hand-Tied Wigs?
Hand-tied wigs can be made with human or synthetic hair, but the process of attaching the hair or fiber to the cap are the same. Skilled wig makers would spend hours manually tying individual strands of hair fibers to a soft mesh cap. Depending on the craftsperson’s levels of experience, the process can take up to three days to finish.
A short video by Lars Carlsson of Makeup-FX.com putting a new front on an old wig. Now imaging doing that to the entire cap!
